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Look What She Built by Jaime FosterEP 139: From Top Sales Rep to Soul-Led Visionary: Melissa Bauknight on Building Movements, Not Just BusinessesWhat would make a top sales rep walk away from a $250k career to chase a whisper she couldn’t ignore?In this episode of Look What She Built, I sit down with the incomparable Melissa Bauknight, former corporate sales leader turned sacred business catalyst and founder of The Nova Global, a growing constellation of communities for soul-led women who are rewriting the rules of leadership and success.We explore Melissa’s decade-long journey from closing deals in corporate boardrooms to co-creating sacred business circles in Tulum. What started as a nudge of curiosity became a fu...2025-07-3143 min
Inner RebelBeth Clayton: F*ck the Good Girl RulesSend us a textWhat if the “good girl” in you isn’t your personality—it’s a nervous system survival strategy? In this rich and revealing episode, embodiment coach Beth Clayton breaks down the “good girl” protector archetypes and how they live in the body. We talk about how early conditioning around approval and belonging shapes our adult patterns of people-pleasing, achievement, and avoidance—and what it takes to begin reclaiming choice. This conversation is both tender and activating, especially for women who are ready to trade performance for presence and rewrite the rules of their own lives.2025-07-3049 min
Inner RebelLee & Christina King: Assless Chaps, Spiritual Surrender, and a Life-Changing $5 BillSend us a textIn this deeply human and unforgettable episode, Christina Miglino King returns to the show—this time joined by her partner, award-winning drag king and trans non-binary activist Lee King (aka Phantom Nips). Together, they share the story of how they met, fell in love, and built a new kind of life—one rooted in truth, presence, and the kind of connection that only comes after burning it all down.We talk about the moments that change us: a devastating burnout, a $5 bill with a phone number, walking shirtless into the sun for...2025-07-1654 min
Inner RebelShazia Imam: If Money Was Your BoyfriendSend us a textShazia Imam is back, and we’re going deep—again. Our first recurring guest brings her signature joy, wisdom, and grounded truth-telling to this long-overdue conversation about money. We explore the emotional reality behind wealth, the power of honesty in transforming financial shame, and why your nervous system might be the most important player in your bank account. From spreadsheet jokes to perimenopause truths, this episode is equal parts practical, hilarious, and healing. If money feels like the last frontier in your personal growth, this one is for you.Topics:2025-07-0254 min
Inner RebelGena Chieco: Eat, Pray, Self-LoveSend us a textWhat happens when the life you worked tirelessly to build no longer fits?In this special bonus episode, Melissa sits down with Gena Chieco—former White House attorney turned soulful leadership coach—for a conversation that travels from burnout and breakdown to bold reinvention. Together, they trace Gena’s journey from prestigious public service and clean tech leadership to walking away from it all, taking a one-way flight to Paris, and rebuilding her life from the inside out.They talk about the moment when “success” stopped feeling like enough, the sacred...2025-06-2542 min
Inner RebelSamantha Jo Harvey: Surrendering to Your Soul's Weird-Ass PlanSend us a textWhat if you didn’t have to choose between ambition and softness? Between motherhood and creative identity? In this rich and honest conversation, mindset coach and former Rockette Sam Harvey shares what it took to walk away from a picture-perfect marriage, grieve the life she thought she wanted, and begin again—on her own terms. We talk about the hidden layers of reinvention, the courage it takes to follow your truth before it makes sense, and the chosen grief that often precedes expansion.Now pregnant, newly relocated, and building a completely new...2025-06-1847 min
Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy111|The Nova Global with Melissa BauknightThis is where ambition meets authenticity. For the woman who’s done competing, self-sacrificing, or walking the path alone—and is ready to rise from her truth instead. You weren’t made to play by outdated rules. You’re here to rewrite them.
Melissa Bauknight is the founder of Nova Global!
We talk about women supporting women and what it means to be part of a community.
Hearing from women who have been there and done that!!!
Grab a cup of coffee and come hang out with us.
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Inner RebelLife on the Other Side: When Your Vision Births You InsteadSend us a textWe’re back!In this intimate season opener, Jess and Melissa reunite to reflect on what the past twelve months demanded of them—personally, professionally, and spiritually. What began as a short break after Season 1 turned into a deep reckoning: with ambition, burnout, the myth of “readiness,” and the humbling reality of what it takes to live your dream.Melissa shares the unfiltered journey of launching The Nova, a soul-centered community for women, and the hard-earned lessons of leadership that no business book prepares you for. Jess opens up about su...2025-06-0449 min
Inner RebelChristine Michelle Hayes: The Universe is Your Sugar DaddySend us a textWhat if the Universe isn’t punishing you—it just wants to spoil you? In this vibrant, high-frequency conversation, manifestation coach and quantum embodiment guide Christine Michelle Hayes shares the bold, joy-filled practices that transformed her relationship with money, time, and possibility. She shares her signature “Aligned Soul” process for collapsing timelines, embodying your future self, and attracting abundance from a place of love—not lack. From shimmying your way into overflow to singing your affirmations out loud, Christine reminds us that playfulness is power—and life wants to blow your mind, if you let it.2025-06-0454 min
Mom-Me22. Melissa Bauknight | From Corporate to Community: Building Support for Ambitious WomenTune in for an inspiring and empowering conversation on the latest episode of our podcast, featuring Melissa Bauknight, founder and chief visionary of the Nova Global Community. In this must-listen episode, we dive deep into the power of community, the journey of motherhood, and the bold reinvention of identity. Melissa shares her experiences as a high-achieving corporate leader turned entrepreneur, the challenges of balancing business and family, and the transformative role of support networks. If you’re looking for motivation, real talk, and actionable insights on building a thriving life on your terms, this episode is for you! Don't mi...2025-03-2435 min
Chats from the Blog Cabin397 Chatting about Empowering Women Through Collaboration with Melissa BauknightIn this episode of the Chats from the Blog Cabin podcast, Melissa Vera engages in a deep conversation with another Melissa about the importance of collaboration over competition among women in the workplace. They discuss the need for women to embrace their authentic selves, the challenges they face in traditional work environments, and the significance of creating safe spaces for open dialogue. The conversation also highlights the mindset shifts necessary for women to thrive in their careers, the success stories emerging from the Nova Global community, and the non-traditional approaches being taken to foster a supportive network. The episode...2025-03-1651 min
Hot Flash HealthWhy Playing by the Rules is Overrated – Melissa Bauknight on Redefining Success for Women!🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Melissa BauknightToday we are joined by the powerhouse Melissa Bauknight, the visionary behind The Nova, a global movement empowering women to break free from societal conditioning and create success on their own terms. With over 20 years of experience in corporate sales, leading high-performing teams, and coaching women to step into their fullest potential, Melissa is on a mission to help women rewrite the rules and build supportive communities where they can show up as their authentic selves.Get ready for a deep, inspiring, and unfiltered conversation about personal growth, leadership, and...2025-03-1339 min
Film Festival RadioTV Star Lee Majors; Cast of 'The Thundermans: Undercover'; Photojournalists Catherine Bauknight & Jake CrandallTV celebrity Lee Majors ('Six Million Dollar Man' & 'The Fall Guy') chats about his recent appearance at the Animazing Gallery inside The Venetian Hotel (Las Vegas). The event was to help raise funds (with the Southern Nevada Red Cross) for the fire victims in L.A. for the display of the parody art piece 'The Six Million Man with Banana.’ Second guests are the cast members from the new spinoff tv series 'The Thundermans: Undercover' on Nickelodeon. And photojournalists Catherine Bauknight and her assistant, Jake Crandall share their experiences of covering the Pacific Palisades/Altadena fires. Contact Catherine (www.catherinebauknight.co...2025-02-0154 min
Shedding the Corporate BitchCreating Safe Spaces and Empowering Voices with Melissa BauknightWhat does it truly mean to create safe spaces at work? Are you aligning your personal values with your professional life?Melissa Bachnight joins us to unpack the layers of psychological safety and empowerment in today’s workplaces. Learn from Melissa as she shares insightful strategies for leaders to embrace their authentic selves, leading with empathy, resilience, and a genuine commitment to aligning personal and professional lives with core values. We'll explore the idea of being a "manifesting generator" and the powerful role of intuition in pursuing multiple passions.Challenges Di...2024-11-1241 min
The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!Building Conscious Community! Melissa Bauknight & Tony DUrso | Entrepreneur #community #socialmedia #success #motivationMelissa Bauknight is a dynamic adventurer, mother, wife, Business Alignment Coach, and founder of The Nova Global — a transformative community dedicated to uniting conscious professional women on their personal, professional, and spiritual journeys. With a passion for making a difference, Melissa guides her clients to unlock their full soul potential and achieve success their way. Combining her 18 years of expertise in sales and business development with her dedication to personal growth, she helps individuals design a business and life that aligns with their authentic selves. Melissa is committed to breaking free from societal conditioning and creating abundance in...2024-10-181h 02
COURAGE UNLOCKED24. Self-Trust & Bold Authenticity with Melissa Bauknight, founder of The Nova GlobalMelissa Bauknight is a dynamic adventurer, mother, wife, Business Alignment Coach, and founder of The Nova Global —a transformative community dedicated to uniting conscious professional women on their personal, professional, and spiritual journeys. With a passion for making a difference, Melissa guides her clients to unlock their full soul potential and achieve success their way. Combining her 20 years of expertise in sales and business development with her dedication to personal growth, she helps individuals design a business and life that aligns with their authentic selves. Melissa is committed to breaking free from s...2024-09-131h 08
Film Festival RadioInt'l Photojournalist Catherine BauknightCatherine Bauknight is a Documentary Filmmaker and Photojournalist based in Los Angeles.She is also an educator and offers workshops on "documenting your culture". She works with photo agency Zuma Press and other news agencies and outlets in still photography and videography. Her documentary films include 8-time award winning, "Hawaii A Voice for Sovereignty." Her latest photo exhibit, "ALL ONE WORLD TURN OF THE CENTURY 20th-21st" photography exhibition, is an international experience connecting people through photography. Her work often placed her in challenging and dangerous situations, including being detained in foreign countries like Peru, Saudi Arabia, and China. Th...2024-08-0331 min
Film Festival RadioInt'l Acclaimed Award-winning Photojournalist Catherine BauknightCatherine Bauknight is an award-winning filmmaker and photojournalist. Her documentary films and photographs elevate social change and communication between people of all cultures. With a myriad of photo credits in The New York Times, USA Today, Time Magazine, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, People Magazine, The Huffington Post and others. Ms. Bauknight was one of only four photographers to witness and capture the extraordinary images of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Currently, she has an exhibit of some of her photographs on display at the Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center in Burbank, CA. The exhibit titled, "All One World Turn of the Century 2...2024-07-2236 min
Award-winning photojournalist Catherine Bauknight & Olympian Butch ReynoldsEpisode Summary:
Internationally acclaimed Award-winning photojournalist Catherine Bauknight chats about her exciting new upcoming photography exhibit (July 5 -25) at the Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center Gallery in Burbank, CA. https://consciouscreativity.com/all-one-world/ or call 818-238-5397. Second guest is Olympic Gold Medalist Butch Reynolds chats about the new ESPN 30 For 30 documentary "False Positive" which profiles his journey from being Olympic Gold Medalist to being banned from track and field competition because of a faulty drug test. This film tells Mr. Reynolds side of the story, and hopefully clears his name and reputation.2024-06-171h 19
Film Festival RadioAcclaimed Photojournalist Catherine Bauknight Chats re: Upcoming new Photo exhibit; Olympic Gold Medalist Butch Reynolds chats re: his new ESPN 30 For 30 Doc "False Positive"Internationally acclaimed Award-winning photojournalist Catherine Bauknight chats about her exciting new upcoming photography exhibit (July 5 -25) at the Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center Gallery in Burbank, CA. https://consciouscreativity.com/all-one-world/ or call 818-238-5397. Second guest is Olympic Gold Medalist Butch Reynolds chats about the new ESPN 30 For 30 documentary "False Positive" which profiles his journey from being Olympic Gold Medalist to being banned from track and field competition because of a faulty drug test. This film tells Mr. Reynolds side of the story, and hopefully clears his name and reputation.2024-06-171h 12
The Texan PodcastWeekly Roundup - May 31, 2024Show off your Lone Star spirit with a free "Remember the Alamo" hat with an annual subscription to The Texan: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/ The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.This w...2024-05-311h 12
STiLL32. Trusting Community, Part 2 with Melissa BauknightHosts Stacè and Jill continue the conversation with Melissa Bauknight, the heart and soul behind The Nova Global. In this episode, Trusting Community, Melissa unveils her personal journey of self-discovery, showing us that it's through community we find our true selves.Melissa shares her own story of finding belonging, a journey filled with deep introspection and the realization that seeing others succeed can inspire us to carve out our own paths. She talks about the often uncomfortable process of changing identities and the patience it takes to fully accept and embrace who we are.2024-03-1128 min
STiLL31. Community Power, Part 1 with Melissa BauknightIn this episode of STiLL, hosts Stacè and Jill welcome Melissa Bauknight, founder of The Nova Global- a transformative community dedicated to uniting conscious professional women on their personal, professional, and spiritual journey. Melissa shares her journey of overcoming anxiety through the power of community and self-trust.She recounts attending unfamiliar events, engaging with others despite fear, and the gradual growth of her self-trust. Melissa delves into how to find a supportive community and persistently show up, even when it feels difficult.This episode is a testament to the transformative power of community a...2024-03-0429 min
Full Out with Samantha Jo Harvey: Inspiring Women’s Empowerment, Confidence and PowerBuilding Community and Connection for Women with Melissa BauknightIn this week's episode, Sam interviews founder and chief visionary of the Nova Global, Melissa Bauknight for a conversation around building communities, the importance of connection, healing the sister wound, and feminine leadership.
Topics Include:
-Why Community is so Important
-How to Not Feel Weird Meeting New People
-Advice For Creating Community For New Mom's
-The Power of Open-Ended Questions
-Why You Should Join Professional Organizations
-Supporting Women in Leadership
-Healing the Sister Wound
-The Nova Global
2024-01-3152 min
Elevate Denver PodcastEP #18 - Meet Melissa Bauknight Founder of The NovaThe Nova is a vibrant and empowering community that uplifts visionary women in their journey towards authenticity, purpose, and holistic growth. Rooted in a deep commitment to helping women break free from societal norms, The Nova provides a safe space for women to embrace their unique selves and prioritize well-being. Through curated events, workshops, and a wealth of resources, The Nova nurtures personal and professional development, encouraging women to create lasting, meaningful connections with like-minded peers. Our mission is to empower women to stand confidently in their authentic selves and build a dynamic and supportive community that celebrates individuality...2023-11-0320 min
Inner RebelSeason One Reflections: Birthing Dreams, Relationship Dynamics, and Coming Out of HidingSend us a textSeason 1 is a wrap! And we are so excited to celebrate with the launch of Melissa’s soul baby, The Nova — an innovative membership community designed for conscious corporate women, visionary entrepreneurs, and budding change-makers. As we reflect on this season and key takeaways from our guests, we also dive deep into the nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes of Melissa’s journey of finally bringing her vision to life. We talk through navigating fear, surrendering control, the courage it takes to speak our dreams out loud, and navigating the tricky terrain of personal growth with (or withou...2023-10-0643 min
Inner RebelKaeley Pruitt-Hamm: Believe Your Dreams - Intuition, Inconvenient Truths, and the Rebellion of Our BodiesSend us a text"If your body is rejecting this world, if your body is rejecting the way society is treating the earth, that's a compliment. It's a compliment to be a canary. It's a compliment to be sensitive. It's a compliment to be sick in a toxic world." In our last interview of the season (whaa) we sit down with one of Jessica's dearest friends and biggest inspirations, Kaeley Pruitt-Hamm of KPH & The Canary Collective. From the heart of D.C., nonprofit activism to shaking up systems from the confines of bed, Kaeley’s jou...2023-09-221h 27
Inner RebelShazia Imam: From Rock Bottom to Sky High — How Adversity Fuels Radical Self-DiscoverySend us a textWhat if hitting rock bottom was the best thing that ever happened to you? What would you do if you lost everything that supposedly 'defined' you? Today we're chatting with the ever-inspiring Shazia Imam: Award-Winning Speaker, ICF Certified Professional Coach, and host of the Top 12 Podcast - Feminine & Fulfilled. After facing devastating personal losses, Shazia shares how she learned to surrender to the divine push leading her to live her REAL life. She provides a riveting account of the pressure to maintain the "perfect-on-paper" persona, the hidden power of letting go, an...2023-09-151h 04
Inner RebelFabienne Jacquet: Idea Orgies, Feminine Wisdom, and the Future of InnovationSend us a textIn a world where conformity reigns supreme, how can we harness our inner rebel to make lasting change? We sit down with the dynamic Fabienne Jacquet, a scientist, innovator, and author, with a flair for challenging the status quo. As the founder of Founder and CEO of Innoveve, and author of Venus Genius: The Feminine Prescription for Innovation, Fabienne provides us with a new paradigm for redefining innovation by harmonizing both feminine and masculine energies to achieve groundbreaking results (wait... is she innovating innvovation?!)This episode is a deep dive into the...2023-09-0846 min
Inner RebelAtarah Valentine: Overcoming Conditioning, Disrupting Patterns, and Conscious TransformationSend us a textHow do we unlearn what we've been taught? Want to ditch your limiting beliefs and be the conscious creator of your own reality? In this must-listen episode, we're honored to sit down with the one and only Atarah Valentine, a certified hypnotherapist and mindset coach with specialized training in inner child healing, trauma recovery, neurolinguistic programming, and more. Atarah shares transformational insights on how to uncover and rewrite limiting beliefs that keep us from reaching our fullest potential. Drawing from neurolinguistic programming and other cutting-edge techniques, he lays out a new framework for...2023-09-011h 10
Inner RebelKarna Liv Nau: The Courage to Be Seen — Values, Visibility, and HealingSend us a textWe have a deep and thought-provoking conversation with Alignment Marketing & Business Strategist, Karna Liv Nau, as she leads an exploration into the realms of trauma, healing, authenticity, and the transformative power of vulnerability in today's digital age. Karna's flipping the script on marketing, daring us to see it as a way to connect for real, embrace our power, chase down our dreams, and lay ourselves bare -- no sales pitch needed. Whether you're hustling as an entrepreneur, expressing your art, or just long to share who you are, Karna throws this question out...2023-08-2544 min